LIFF: What’s Happening Today?

11 May 2015

The Leeds Indie Food Festival officially began on 7th May for the very first time as a celebration of the independent food scene in Leeds. Leeds was a hub of activity with a whole range of both food related and non-food related activity all over the city. Today is the last day, but it’s still not too late to head out and experience the thriving food scene in the city.
Here’s our round up of events today:

Only Today: Sunday 24th May 2015

Kids Pizza Making Class

Time: 10:00 – 12:00

Venue: Black Swan

Details: You deserve a bit of time off on a Sunday morning, so let Black Swan’s expert chefs scoop up your little ones for a floury pizza party. Make and top your own pizzas and cook them in their stone baked oven. This is a free ticketed event. Ticket registration needed for children only.

Recovery Sundays at North Bar

Time: 11:00 – 22:30

Venue: North Bar

Details: Relax, rebuild and recover after a hectic week of Leeds Indie Food with Recovery Sundays at North Bar. Featuring amazing pop up food by The Greedy Pig and Hot Damn! Burrito, and the best Bloody Mary in town to wash it down.

Tickets: FREE

Passport Holders get: 10% off all Food and Drink, 10% off Tickets

Address: 24 New Briggate, LS1 6NU

¡Viva Shears Yard!

Time: 19:30 – 23:30

Venue: Shears Yard

Details: Come and experience the fusion of two Leeds greats, as award winning Latin restaurant and bar Viva Cuba takes over Shears Yard for one night only. Dine out on a special menu of Havana-inspired tapas dishes and Cuban Cocktails, with Latino DJs and entertainment into the early hours.

Tickets: £60

Passport Holders get: 20% off Food
Valid all day Sunday to Thursday.

Address: 11-15 Wharf Street, LS2 7EH

Beer and Ice Cream Pop Up Party

Time: 12:00 – 18:00

Venue: Black Swan

Details: Join Leeds’ newest dessert pushers Northern Bloc for a Sunday afternoon of the sweet stuff on the terrace at Black Swan. Try Northern Bloc’s creative new menu paired with great local beer. Ale and Ice Cream. A match made in heaven. This is a free, unticketed event.

Abruzzo Week at Ipsum Vinoteca

Details: Join Ipsum Vinoteca as they celebrate the cuisine of the mountainous Abruzzo. Try regional specials, interesting wines and learn about the culture of one of Italy’s undiscovered gems.

Tickets: FREE

Passport Holders get: 10% off Food and Wine

Address: Munro House, Duke Street, LS9 8AG

Hungry Eyes: Contemporary Still Life Photography

Time: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue: Village

Details: Featuring work by Maurizio di Iorio (Italy), Molly Cranna (USA), Luke Stephenson (UK) and Corey Bartle-Sanderson (UK) this is a curated exhibition portraying the work of these contemporary photographers, each with their own distinct style and approach, whose commercial or personal work involves using food as a subject.

Process: An Artist’s View of Brewing

Details: An exhibition that blends the worlds of art, design and beer. Check out prints by over a dozen artists taking inspiration from the brewing process curated by The Brewer’s Design Society.

Tickets: FREE

Address: 17 Thorntons Arcade, LS1 6LQ

The Noonshine Café

Time: 08:00 – 19:00

Venue: Tall Boys Beer Market

Details: Reuniting Leeds stalwarts Grub & Grog Shop, Leeds Bread Co-op, Noisette Bakehouse and North Star Coffee Roasters in a truly collaborative effort, The Noonshine Cafe will be making a comeback and popping-up on a daily basis for the whole of the festival period